EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 57 MIN
How TV’s Most Tragically Funny Character Was Born
from Obsessed: The Podcast · host The Daily Beast
They shared everything, but the truth. Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star in Imperfect Women, now streaming on Apple TV. Kevin Fallon and Dan Bucatinsky close out their Comeback rewatch series with the show’s co-creator, Michael Patrick King. In a wide-ranging conversation, King reflects on the origins of The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow, the inspiration behind Valerie Cherish, and the risks the show took in satirizing reality TV before the genre exploded. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about pitching the series to HBO, crafting the unforgettable Season 2 finale, and how the show continues to evolve decades later. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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They shared everything, but the truth. Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara star in Imperfect Women, now streaming on Apple TV. Kevin Fallon and Dan Bucatinsky close out their Comeback rewatch series with the show’s co-creator, Michael Patrick King. In a wide-ranging conversation, King reflects on the origins of The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow, the inspiration behind Valerie Cherish, and the risks the show took in satirizing reality TV before the genre exploded. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about pitching the series to HBO, crafting the unforgettable Season 2 finale, and how the show continues to evolve decades later. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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